by Kelly Detherow | Apr 3, 2026 | cat care, Cat Health, Cats, Kansas City Pet Parent Guide, Pets, Pets / Animals
Quick Easter Safety Facts for 2026 Easter 2026 falls on Sunday, April 5th. The most critical hazards for Kansas City pets are true lilies (lethal to cats), Xylitol (found in sugar-free candy), and plastic Easter grass (a major surgical risk). If you suspect your pet...
by Kelly Detherow | Mar 20, 2026 | Kansas City Pet Parent Guide, Pets, Pets / Animals
In this exclusive interview, we explore the inspiring world of custom pet watercolor portraits for charity. Since 2018, the “Watercolors for Donation” project has transformed digital artistry into a lifeline for animal rescues, proving that a single...
by Kelly Detherow | Mar 6, 2026 | cat behavior, Cats, Multi-Cat Households, Pets
Part 4 of the Modern Cat Ownership Series If you are wondering how to introduce two cats without causing a total household war, you’ve probably heard the “old school” advice that makes every professional behaviorist cringe: “Just throw them in a room...
by Kelly Detherow | Feb 6, 2026 | Cat Integration & Introductions, feline behavior consulting, Multi-Cat Households, Pets
In my previous posts, we explored [Modern Cat Ownership: Why It’s Different Today ] and how to successfully [How Long Does It Take for a Cat to Adjust to a New Home?]. But if you are looking to expand your clowder—or if you’re wondering why your current cats keep...
by Kelly Detherow | Jan 23, 2026 | Cat Care & Behavior, Kansas City Pet Parent Guide, Pets
How long does it take for a cat to adjust to a new home? In our previous post, we looked back at how much cat ownership has evolved since the 1970s and 80s. We’ve moved away from the era of “outdoor mousers” and into an age where our cats are cherished...
by Kelly Detherow | Jan 9, 2026 | Cats, Pet Ownership, Pets, Pets / Animals
If you grew up in the 1970s or 80s, your memory of the “family cat” is likely a world away from the reality of modern cat ownership. Fifty years ago, cats were often viewed as low-maintenance accessories—useful mousers that lived largely outdoors, slept on...
